Saturday, July 20
7-10 p.m.
Level Three
19565 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami FL. 33180

Celebrate all things 80’s:
•Music
•Arcade Games
•Giveaways
•Prizes
•Raffles
•FREE Admission & Food

Dress up as your favorite character, take a picture in the iconic living room, enjoy our delicious sweets station and enter to win a Stranger Things Schwinn special edition bike.*

This is a family friendly event you don’t want to miss!

*Winner will be announced at 9:30pm. Must be present to receive prize.

Additional information – https://aventuramall.com/the-upside-down-tribute-to-the-80s/

June 1 – Flower and Butterfly Festival – 10 a.m to 5 p.m.
Butterfly House and hand-feeding butterflies
4:30 p.m. release of hundreds of butterflies – great photo op
Cut your own flowers from fields of flowers – bring your own vase
Free strawberry ice cream for all moms
$14.99 admission includes all regular attractions – locomotive train, carousel, pedal carts, petting zoo, Tiny Town, The Rock Museum, jumping pillow, pony rides, paddle boats, cane pole fishing, sports zone
Zip lines, rock climbing tower and gemstone mining are the only additional cost activities – concessions sold at multiple locations
This event was rescheduled from May 11 to June 1 due to predicted thunderstorms

June 29 – Celebrate America at The Rock Ranch
FIREWORKS at dark
20th anniversary of this annual event
2 p.m. to dark – come play all day for $14.99 per person, after 6 p.m. admission is $25 per car load
Good food, family fun attractions

For more information, go to therockranch.com

Developed in collaboration with the World Wildlife Fund and the Smithsonian Institution, and organized and traveled by the National Geographic Society, Into Africa is an exhibition that features the work of one of National Geographic’s most prolific and visionary nature photographers, Frans Lanting. “Into Africa” takes visitors on a grand tour through the wonders of African landscapes as seen through Lanting’s lens. His images and stories create an enduring vision of the continent and demonstrate what is at stake for its wildlife and wild places.

Opening reception Friday, May 24th at 6-9 pm.

Into Africa exhibition:
On Going

For more information, go to thefrankgallery.org/p/getconnected/coming-soon-to-the-frank

“Weird Al” Yankovic is the biggest-selling comedy recording artist in history, earning four Grammys and fifteen career nominations. The legendary musical satirist follows his sold out 2018 tour of intimate venues – where he played deep cuts for his hardcore fans – with his biggest show ever. Weird Al is back to playing the hits and classics with his Strings Attached tour, a high-energy rock and comedy production featuring his original band, costumes, props, a video wall and – for the first time – background singers and a full symphony orchestra.

JUNE 6, 2019

Au-Rene Theater at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts

Tickets $49.50 – $95.00

June Hammock Happenings E-News
Sea Turtle Release
Thursday, May 30, 4:30 pm

Please join us for the release of Quantum, Pluto and Titan, three juvenile green sea turtles! These patients were all caught by recreational fishermen on the Deerfield Pier in the last month. Though each injury was slightly different, all three are now completely healed and ready to return to the sea!

The release will occur at Spanish River Park promptly at 4:30pm on Thursday, May 30th, please arrive early so you don’t miss the release. Parking fees will be waived starting at 4:00 pm. If you can’t make it to the release we will be live streaming on Facebook!

Due to ocean conditions, the exact release location within Spanish River Park has not been determined. Please check with Park Rangers upon entering the gate for parking instructions. We will also post an update on Facebook with additional details as available.

Sea Turtle Release. Bon Voyage Quantum, Pluto, and Titan! Free event. Spanish River Park. Thursday, May 30 at 4:30 pm. Free Parking after 4pm. Registration not required. Gumbo Limbo Nature Center. Friends of Gumbo Limbo. City of Boca Raton Recreation services. Follow us to keep up to date on all of our events and programs. Gumbolimbo.org.

Celebrate World Oceans Day
On World Oceans Day, people around our blue planet celebrate and honor the ocean, which connects us all. Get together with your family, friends, community, and the planet to start creating a better future. Working together, we can and will protect our shared ocean.

Saturday, June 8, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday, June 9, Noon – 4:00 pm

Visit the Nature Center for a children’s coloring activity to make a pledge to protect the ocean.
Visit the classroom to learn why microplastics are a major problem.
Games and activities on the lawn by the Outdoor Aquariums
Create your own recycled art with Artist Kelsey Schmitt
Take your photo with Luna, our sea turtle ambassador
Saturday – 11:00, 12:00, 1:00
Sunday – 12:15, 1:15, 2:15

Clearwater Marine Research Institute’s traveling exhibit, the Marine Debris Bus, in the parking lot
Food trucks on the front lawn (Reggae Beets, Kona Ice)
No charge for crafts and activities; refreshments available for purchase from food trucks.

worldoceansday.org, happy world oceans day!

Parks for Pollinators: BioBlitz
Become a citizen scientist! Help contribute to the scientific community by adding your own data, all you need is your camera phone! Pollinators are essential to our ecosystem and without which we would not be able to eat. They are facing a decline and action needs to be taken. Join us at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center for an opportunity to work alongside us in scouting out all of our pollinators and the plants they call home.

Ages 7-adult; children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Cost per person: Adult $5, Child $3
Online registration will close 24 hours before the start of the program.
Saturday, June 22: Learn more and register here

Sunday, June 23: Learn more and register here

Parks for pollinators, bioblitz, NRPA, Scotts Miracle-Gro foundation

June Programs
View our online Program Listings.

Beach Treasures
Sand dollars? Sponges? Oh, what treasures you may find… sea beans, coral, shells and more; see what the sea has left behind! Meet at the Center to learn about shells and sea life; caravan to Red Reef Beach Park, for beachcombing with the experts!

All ages; children under 18 must sign-up and participate with an adult.
Wednesday, June 26, 9:00-10:30 pm (Reservations recommended)
Intracoastal Adventures – Canoeing
Nature-lovers, discover the magic of the mangroves with a Gumbo Limbo guide on a canoe paddle along the Intracoastal Waterway. Must be experienced at canoeing and be able to get into and out of a canoe without assistance. 2-3 people per canoe.

Ages 6-adult; children under 18 must sign-up and participate with an adult.
Saturday, June 22, 1:30-3:00 pm (Reservations required)
Cost per person: Member $15, Non-member $22
Intracoastal Adventures – Kayaking
Beautiful scenery, fresh air, and exercise! Join us for a kayak tour as we learn about the fascinating wildlife that calls the Intracoastal home. Must have kayaking experience and be able to get in and out of a kayak without assistance. 1-2 people per double kayak.

Ages 6-adult; children under 18 must sign-up and participate with an adult.
Sunday, June 16, 9:00-11:00 am (Reservations required)
Cost per person: Member $20, Non-member $30
Intracoastal Adventures – Stand Up Paddle Boarding
A whole new way to see the Intracoastal! Stand up paddling makes it easier to see into the water below. Join us for a fun paddle along the mangroves as we look for fish, turtles, and manatees!

Ages 12-adult; children under 18 must sign-up and participate with an adult.
Sunday, June 9, 9:00-11:00 am (Reservations required)
Cost per person: Member $20, Non-member $30
Little Wonders
Join us for stories, laughter, and fun, as we learn about everything under the sun! Gumbo Limbo, a great place to explore; aquariums, trails, gardens, and more! Make a craft, meet an animal, take in the scene; come back every month for a brand-new theme!

Ages 3-4 with an adult.
Saturday, June 1, 10:00-11:00 am (Reservations recommended)
Cost per child: Member $5, Non-member $8
Nature Detectives
“Why’s the sky blue? Why are plants green? What’s inside an egg? What does it all mean?” There is no end to a child’s questions! Become a Nature Detective with your novice naturalist as we investigate the mysteries of the world around us.

Ages 5-7 with an adult.
Saturday, June 1, 11:30 am-12:30 pm (Reservations recommended)
Cost per child: Member $5, Non-member $8
S’more Science
Join us for this fun campfire program in our garden amphitheater with a yummy treat. Each month will host a different topic.

All ages; children under 18 must sign-up and participate with an adult.
Sunday, June 23, 5:00-6:00 pm (Reservations required)
Cost per person: Member $3, Non-member $5
Seining the Lagoon
Wading in the Intracoastal Waterway just behind Gumbo Limbo, we catch (and release) fish, shrimp, crabs, and more! With hand-held dip nets and large seine nets, get up close and personal with our local marine life.

Ages 10-adult; children under 18 must sign-up and participate with an adult.
Saturday, June 8, 1:30-3:00 pm (Reservations required)
Cost per person: Member $7, Non-member $10
Recurring Programs
Guided Nature Walk
Join us for a FREE guided walk along the Ashley Trail, a quarter-mile natural trail that winds through the Butterfly Garden, Coastal Hammock, and Mangroves, to a sandy beach by the Intracoastal. Observe local flora and fauna as your naturalist guides you on this island exploration.

All ages; children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Every Tuesday and Thursday, 11:00-12:00 pm
Outdoor Marine Aquarium Feedings
What is the connection between mangrove and coral reef communities? How do fish use these habitats? Learn about the fascinating behaviors of native fish, stingrays, and other marine life during these daily feeding presentations.

All ages. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Daily at 12:30 pm
Sea Turtle Talk
Get the inside scoop on our Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Facility. Last year, over 100 sea turtle patients were treated at Gumbo Limbo. Meet some of our current patients and hear their stories. Why are they here? What can you do to help?

All ages; children under 18 must participate with an adult.
Daily at 2:00 pm

KETAMA “No Estamos Locos” Tour 2019 live at the Adrienne Arsht Center on Sunday June 9th, 2019. Ketama is a Spanish group of flamenco fusión and one of the most outstanding representatives of the so-called Nuevo flamenco. Heirs of flamenco masters like Manuel Soto ‘Sordera’ or Juan Carmona ‘Habichuela’, and belonging to the third generation of the Habichuela’s, one of the great flamenco sagas, Ketama presents their 2019 tour in the best theaters in Europe, the US and Latin America, with the re-mastering of the now classic De akí a Ketama album, plus four extra tracks!

Falling Water, Soaring Kites
May 4 – Aug. 11, 2019
Explore transformative experiences that have inspired devotion to ritual, profound poetry, and sublime paintings since the tenth century: the veneration of waterfalls and the art of the humble kite.

A Summer of Studio Ghibli Films
Princess Mononoke

June 8 | 11am & 2pm

A landmark of animation and a film of unsurpassed power and beauty, Princess Mononoke tells an epic story of conflict between humans, gods, and nature.